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Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub
Conducts research on Black entrepreneurship in Canada
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
A partnership between a Black community organization or consortium of Black community organizations and a post-secondary or other accredited educational institution in Canada.
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Overview
The Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub, a component of the Black Entrepreneurship Program, supports large-scale research on Black entrepreneurship in Canada to identify ecosystem gaps and challenges. While it does not offer direct funding to businesses, related program streams provide loans of up to $250,000 and support services to Black business owners for mentorship, business training, and financial planning.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
- Financial cooperative
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- Social economy enterprise
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Black Canadians
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Higher Education
- Research
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Diversity and Inclusion
Target groups
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Minority groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Conducting large-scale qualitative and quantitative research on Black entrepreneurship in Canada.
- Mapping Black business ecosystems across the country.
- Identifying key gaps and challenges faced by Black entrepreneurs.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- A partnership between a Black community organization or consortium of Black community organizations and a post-secondary or other accredited educational institution in Canada.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Additional information
- The Knowledge Hub is led by Carleton University's Sprott School of Business in partnership with Dream Legacy Foundation.
- The Knowledge Hub provides publicly accessible research to inform and support Black entrepreneurship in Canada.
- The program is part of the broader Black Entrepreneurship Program, a Government of Canada initiative.
- The Ecosystem Fund and Knowledge Hub calls for concepts are currently closed and not accepting new applications.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub Program
What is the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub?
The Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub, a component of the Black Entrepreneurship Program, supports large-scale research on Black entrepreneurship in Canada to identify ecosystem gaps and challenges. While it does not offer direct funding to businesses, related program streams provide loans of up to $250,000 and support services to Black business owners for mentorship, business training, and financial planning.
Who is eligible for the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub program?
To be eligible for the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub program, you must:
A partnership between a Black community organization or consortium of Black community organizations and a post-secondary or other accredited educational institution in Canada.
What expenses are eligible under Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub?
Conducting large-scale qualitative and quantitative research on Black entrepreneurship in Canada.
Mapping Black business ecosystems across the country.
Identifying key gaps and challenges faced by Black entrepreneurs.
Who can I contact for more information about the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub?
You can contact Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED).
Where is the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub available?
The Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub?
Black Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub is funded by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED)